The Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) recently released the results of its first quarter 2015 Consensus Forecast survey and it looks like its members expect total annual returns on their commercial real estate investments over the next four years to be in the high single digits...More

When it comes to new approaches to workplace design, I tend to think holistically, and a list allows for juxtaposition of the various trends we’re seeing in workplace planning, design and execution....More

The clock continues to wind down on the deadline for The Macerich Co. to either accept or reject Simon Property Group Inc.'s best and final offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Macerich for $95.50....More

McDonald’s Corp. is once again facing pressure to spin off its real estate holdings, as shareholder and hedge fund manager Larry Robbins claims the move could unlock $20 billion in value. But will McDonald’s management actually listen to the suggestion?...More

Take a good look at lenders these days when discussion turns to the looming wave of loan maturities. The hand wringing that may have existed a few years ago is now more akin to anxious anticipation....More